CHAPTER XXII.

Sample tragedy cases in the Northwest, in brief, concluded. —
What members of the gang can do to others with impunity. Vic-
tims that were not venerated or sanctified by the gang —About
land.—“ Shot him dead.”— Stabbed him to the heart.—Stabbed
him in the head.—Shot down in cold blood.—The Court burnt in
effigy, and why.—“A dark scheme.”—“ This is not the first time
I have had to face lead to protect my rights.”—“Served the fiend
right.”—Shooting a man down in cold blood for a few dollars.—
Killing a man for alleged threats to burn his house.—“ The hero
of the hour.” Ete., ete.